
Explanation of obsolete (adjective) out of date; outdated; archaic; extinct; antiquated
Sample of obsolete Computers have made many formerly manual tasks obsolete. Although much of today's communication and correspondence takes place online, the Post Office is not quite obsolete.
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Explanation of nostalgic (adjective) longing for the past; filled with bittersweet memories
Sample of nostalgic She loved her new life, but became nostalgic when she met with her old friends.
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Explanation of adroit (adjective) expert; skillful
Sample of adroit The repair was not difficult for the adroit craftsman. The driver's adroit driving avoided a serious accident.
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Explanation of parochial (adjective) religious; narrow-minded; provincial
Sample of parochial Devout Christians, the Chesterfields enrolled their children in a parochial school. Governor Kean urged Republicans to rise above parochial interests and be the party of inclusion.
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Explanation of tedious (adjective) wearisome; tiresome; dreary
Sample of tedious Cleaning the house is a tedious chore for some people. With so many new safety precautions instituted, flying has become a tedious affair.
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Explanation of repugnant (adjective) inconsistent; resistant; contradictory; opposed; averse
Sample of repugnant The repugnant actions of the man made others lose trust in him. Despite their efforts to convince her, she remained repugnant.
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Explanation of wan (adjective) lacking color; sickly pale; exhausted
Sample of wan Her face became wan at the sight of blood.
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Explanation of anonymous (adjective) nameless; unidentified
Sample of anonymous Not wishing to be identified by the police, he remained anonymous by returning the money he had stolen by sending it through the mail.
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Explanation of ephemeral (adjective) very short-lived; lasting only a short time; transitory
Sample of ephemeral Living alone gave him an ephemeral happiness, soon to be replaced with utter loneliness.
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Explanation of meticulous (adjective) exacting; precise; pedantic; cautious concerning minute details
Sample of meticulous The lab technicians must be meticulous in their measurements to obtain exact results.
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